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1964 as the war in Vietnam and US Congress Authorities
war against N Vietnam more American servicemen were dying, and after three
civil rights workers were murdered in Mississippi the president signed
the Civil Rights act of 1964 but this did not stop the violence as it
continued to increase in many American Cities. Lyndon Johnson was also
returned to power after a landslide victory. This was also the year The
Beatles took the world and America by storm and Beatlemania went into
overdrive as they released a series of number one hits including "I
want to hold your hand" , "All my Loving" . Other British
groups also found success including The Rolling Stones and The Animals
and together with the American Talent of The Supremes and Bob Dylan many
say this was one of the greatest years for music in the last century.
Also one young loud talented boxer by the name of Cassius Clay won the
Boxing World heavyweight championship from Sonny Liston.

Cost of Living 1964

How Much things cost in
1964
Yearly Inflation Rate USA 1.28%
Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial Average 874
Average Cost of new house $13,050.00
Average Income per year $6,000.00
Gas per Gallon 30 cents
Average Cost of a new car $3,500.00
Loaf of bread 21 cents
United States Postage Stamp 5 cents
Average Monthly Rent $115.00
Ticket to the movies $1.25

What Events Happened in 1964

The abolition of the death penalty in UK

US Congress authorizes war against N Vietnam

President Lyndon Johnson declares a War On Poverty
Campaign.

Malta gains independence from the UK

Cassius Clay Beats Sonny Liston for World Heavyweight
championship

The Boston Strangler is captured

Work Begins on The Aswan Dam by diverting the Nile
to a manmade canal.

The British and French Governments announce commitment
to build a tunnel under the English Channel

The first Ford Mustang from Ford Motor Company is
made.

The most powerful earthquake in U.S. history at a
magnitude of 9.2, strikes South Central Alaska

Race Riots in Harlem New York

The Poll Tax becomes illegal in all US states as
it been used as a blunt tool for barring poverty-stricken African-Americans
and whites from participating in the electoral process.

The so called BRAIN DRAIN of UK Scientists from UK
to USA

Easter and Whitsun outbreak of Mods and Rockers Fights
and disturbances on British Seaside Resorts

Nelson Mandela and seven others are sentenced to
life imprisonment in South Africa

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr receives the Nobel Peace
Prize,

The PLO Palistinian Liberation Organisation is established
with Yasser Arafat as the head

The UK Interest Rate is Raised to 7%

UK Report expects population to explode over next
20 years and plans for 3 new towns including Milton Keynes

James Hoffa is found guilty and sentenced to eight
years on bribery charges

World's Fair held in New York

U.S. Surgeon General repotrs that smoking may lead
lung cancer

Civil War breaks out in Cyprus between Greeks and
Turks

Tanzania Gains Independence From Great Britain and
combines the former Tanganika and the Island of Zanzibar

Malawi Gains Independence From Great Britain

A riot during a soccer match between Peru and Argentina
ends with the loss of 300 fans dead.

Great Train Robbers get 30 years each

Malta Gains Independence From Great Britain

Jack Ruby is convicted of the murder of Lee Harvey
Oswald, the alleged assassin of President Kennedy

The Summer Olympics are held in Tokyo, Japan

The Winter Olympic Games are held in Innsbruck, Austria

Popular Culture 1964

Sidney Poitier becomes the first black actor
to win the "best actor" Oscar

"Hello Dolly," "Funny Girl,"
and "Fiddler on the Roof" premier on Broadway in New York.

The Rolling Stones release debut album, "The
Rolling Stones"

The Beatles make their first appearances on
the Ed Sullivan Show.

The Beatles have 13 singles Billboard's Hot
100 at the same time

The first pirate radio station, Radio Caroline,
is established

The Beatles hold the top five positions in
the Billboard Top 40 singles in America